Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnuts.

Thick and chewy cranberry chocolate chip cookies are delicious and gluten free. These are just right for a holiday cookie party!

I’m sitting here in the dark, with the Christmas tree lights on, and it’s just so cozy and nice. I think that’s my favorite part about Christmas time – you can put Christmas lights anywhere, on anything, and it instantly makes it seem warm and cozy and festive.

I’m trying hard to be quieter this Christmas, and enjoy the season rather than feel rushed through it. I have some gigs to play, but I haven’t overbooked myself, I have a good start on my shopping, and I am trying to make sure that we have quality time together as a family rather than running here and there. It’s so frustrating to have way too many things to do and then to wake up on Christmas morning and be an exhausted mess.

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One thing that we have already made time for is baking. My older son loves to help out in the kitchen, so we’ve been baking up a storm lately! I’m working on a gingerbread recipe that’s coming soon, and we’ve had a lot of fun making gingerbread men and eating them.

Now, on to the cookie of the day – these cranberry chocolate chip cookies with walnuts.

To be honest, I’ve not done a lot of baking with fresh cranberries. I’ve put them in a crisp, and that was delicious, but I haven’t added them to much else. I decided to throw some into these cranberry chocolate chip cookies, and I was surprised at how much I liked them! They have a bit of tartness to them, but I’ve added a lot of chocolate chips to balance that out. I think my favorite part is the pop of bright pink peeking out here and there. It makes these cookies extra festive.

Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.

I made these for a gluten free and vegan friend! They were a huge hit with everyone that tried them. I could tell they were GF but you wouldn’t know they’re vegan. Seriously really awesome recipe. I’m making more tonight :)

Love cranberries and chocolate together, such a great cookie combination! :-) All month long I am featuring different holiday cookie creations for my cookie countdown to Christmas! I would love it if you stopped by to check it out! :-) Cathy

Sitting by the Christmas tree at night or in the early morning is one of my favorite parts of Christmas! I love how you are trying to slow down a bit this holiday season and just enjoy. We can get so wrapped up in the to do lists, that we forget what’s really important.

These cookies are just lovely with those bright red cranberries peeking out! Pinned!